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Kenneth F. Meyer

Baileyville, Kansas

04/25/1935 - 03/18/2023

Kenneth Francis Meyer, 87, of Baileyville, Kansas, passed away on March 18, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, with his family by his side.

Kenny was born on April 25, 1935, the sixth child of Henry and Clara (Haug) Meyer at the family farm.  He graduated from Baileyville High School in 1953.  After graduation, he served in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957.  After his honorable discharge, he served four years in the U.S. Army Reserves.  Kenny enjoyed being active in the community.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, serving on the Parish Council and as a communion distributor and a lector for 25 years.  He was a member of the B&B Unified School District #451 school board for twelve years.  Kenny helped on the chain gang during the football games at Baileyville. Kenny also coached Baileyville summer baseball, was a member of the Axtell American Legion, and was selected to go on Kansas Honor Flight #77 in 2019.

On October 14, 1958, Kenny married Alice Wempe, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, Kansas.  They lived on the family farm north of Baileyville for 48 years, until moving to Baileyville in 2006.  He was a grain farmer and also raised livestock.  Kenny loved farming the land along with his wife, Alice, and later farmed with his son, Mike.

His favorite pastimes were going to the casino and hanging out at Beaver’s station catching up on the local happenings.  He was well-known for his sense of humor, positivity and ornery personality.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Alice, of 64 years; his four children, Michael (Kristi) Meyer, Baileyville; Laurie (Paul) Strathman, Seneca; Jeanne (Tony) Bruna, Hanover; David (Heather) Meyer, Olathe; his brother, Clarence (JoAnn), Soldier; five sisters, Elaine Meyer (Jean Placke), Baileyville; Marilyn Holthaus, St. Benedict; Dolores Saggars, Olathe; Kathy (Richard) Buessing, Axtell; Janice (Tom) Tomlinson, Sarasota, Florida; and sister-in-law, Thelma Meyer, Granger, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vernis on September 4, 2012, and Donald on March 6, 2013; his sisters, Sr. Mary John Meyer on April 10, 2020 and Mildred; a sister-in-law, Marcy Meyer; and brothers-in-law, Dennis Holthaus and Steve Saggars.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville.   Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials can be given in Kenny’s memory to the Sacred Heart Church and/or the Baileyville Baseball Association, sent in care of the family.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville.   Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials can be given in Kenny’s memory to the Sacred Heart Church and/or the Baileyville Baseball Association, sent in care of the family.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville.   Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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13 Comments

  1. Stephen Kayara on March 20, 2023 at 6:16 am

    May God protect him.

  2. Kirk Franklin on March 20, 2023 at 9:42 am

    Kenny was a good guy when I used to know him. Sorry for your loss. Mike and Lori

    • Thelma Meyer on March 20, 2023 at 9:48 pm

      So sorry to miss his funeral mass but know you are all in my prayers

  3. David Clements on March 20, 2023 at 10:03 am

    You have my deepest sympathy for your loss!

  4. Dale Schmitz on March 20, 2023 at 10:36 am

    Our sincerest condolences from Dale & Amy Schmitz, I vividly remember Kenny from my younger years growing up in the community North of Baileyville.

  5. Les on March 20, 2023 at 11:33 am

    So Sorry for Your Loss Alice and Family’s, just know you are in our Thoughts and Prayers. I always considered it as a Challenge when Kenny came on the lot at Ed Bozarth to give me a bad time. I can say we became friends as a result. A person knew where you stood with Kenny. May the Lord Bless Each of You and May Kenny Rest in Peace!!!

  6. Doug Guenther on March 20, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    My deepest sympathies for your loss.

  7. Jim. Zwonitzer on March 20, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    Sorry for your lost a friend of your family and enjoyed seeing him at the Golden Eagle Casino and seed dealer for Hoegemer.

  8. Rita F Hulsing on March 20, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    Thoughts and prayers to you, Alice and family. Glad we had a few minutes to reminisce at Marcy’s funeral.

  9. Bert and Judy Zerr on March 20, 2023 at 3:23 pm

    Laurie and Paul, So sorry for your loss.

    • Barbara Deters on March 21, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      W as saddened to find out Kenny had passed. I offer my deepest sympathy to Alice and the whole family!

  10. Frank H and M Jane Niehaus on March 21, 2023 at 10:10 am

    Alice and extended family: Kenny was my cousin and one of my Mothers”s (Mary Meyer Niehaus) favorite nephews. He was always interested in family and what was going on in our lives. He always expressed gratitude for the things that were important to him. Ken was a decent man and a great role model for the younger generation. God will take good care of him.

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